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Our February Ambassador of the Month is Yanet Valdez Tejeira, MSc PhD. Yanet is an Independent Scientific Consultant in Vancouver, Canada. Yanet is the British Columbia leader of the COVID19 resources, an initiative that supports Canada’s response to the pandemic. She leads “Vaccine Conversations”, a program that addresses vaccine confidence. She is one of the experts in the weekly vaccine questions and answers from the public and helps to explain the pandemic to the citizens in plain language. She is also an invited Professor at Universities in Peru, Ecuador and Colombia where she teaches Immunology to Graduate Students and Medical Doctors. Yanet is also a member of the board of directors of the Anti-NMDA Receptor Encephalitis Foundation Inc.
Research interests:
My research interests are in mucosal immunology and pathogenesis.
Recent publications:
My latest publication reflects my growing interest in Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion in Academia: “Equity, diversity, and inclusion in academia: lessons from the Canadian Society of Immunology.
Why I love immunology:
I love immunology because I’m constantly learning about our fascinating immune system. I’m captivated by how intricate and sophisticated the system is, and how it has evolved to protect us from dangers, even the ones posed by our own bodies.
If I wasn’t an immunologist I would be:
A paleontologist, or I would tend to a sustainable garden.
Tips for young people who want to enter the field of immunology:
Be compassionate with yourself, because the work can be mentally, physically, and emotionally demanding.
What being an Immunopaedia Ambassador means to me:
It offers me an opportunity to share the amazing work of Immunopaedia with the world. Access to education is incredibly important to me, and I love how Immunopaedia is making information on immunology easier to access for everyone, especially low-income and under-resourced students.
How I have contributed to Immunopaedia so far and plans for future contributions:
I have made a video for Immunopaedia interviewing the co-founders of Global ImmunoTalks. I’m currently recruiting for “Immunologist of the Month”, and plan to make more content and amplify the work of Immunopaedia via my other Twitter account, @ImmunoLatinXs.
You can get in touch with me by:
Reaching out via Twitter – @YaneValdezT or LinkedIn – Yanet Valdez Tejeira
